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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.04, 1,501.68 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.04, 1,501.68 and 646.18 is: 891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.04 : 1,501.68 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.04/1,501.68 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.04x = 1,501.68 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.04x = 970,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,355.58/1,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.84

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